| A | B |
| aplomb | (noun) complete and confident composure or self-assurance |
| circulate | (intr. verb) to pass from person to person or place to place |
| deliberately | (adv) in a way that is not hurried; slowly and carefully OR done on purpose |
| flank | (tr. verb) to be situated at the side of, especially to be situated on both sides of |
| heredity | (noun) inheritance, tradition |
| malleable | (adj) capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences |
| maniacal | (adj) affected with or suggestive of madness |
| miniscule | (adj) very small |
| disdain | (tr verb) to look on with open dislike |
| tenacious | (adj) persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired |